Pansies, winter pruning guide, herbal soups

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, January 27, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 51 days until spring begins Question of the Day What does the military abbreviation “SOP” stand for? – Answer Puzzle of the Day When will there be but 24 letters in the alphabet? – Answer There, on the black bough of a snow-flecked maple, Fearless and gay as our love, A bluejay cocked his crest! Oh, who can tell the range of joy Or set the bounds of beauty? –Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) ADVERTISEMENT Pansies Pansies are the colorful flowers with “faces.” A cool-weather favorite, pansies are great for both spring and fall gardens! Here’s how to plant pansies as well as keep them growing and blooming.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 3 Dangerous Ingredients You're Feeding Your Dog Are you harming your dog by feeding them the wrong food? There are 3 dangerous ingredients that no dog should ever eat, and if you are giving them to your dog then you might be slowly harming it.   LEARN MORE   Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs Should you prune in winter? Late winter or early spring is indeed the best time to prune most deciduous trees and shrubs, but not all! See our list of which trees and shrubs to prune and get some general pruning tips for the season.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fun recipes to make with kids! The brand-new Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids includes delightful recipes to make with your kiddos!   LEARN MORE   Crunchy Hamburger Casserole This ground beef casserole classic made with noodles, vegetables, and cheese is one of these easy, get-on-the-table dinners that’s great for potlucks, too.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy Instant Access to the 2022 Garden Guide The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide features helpful articles on all types of gardening and landscaping, including newest trends, general information, and advice from experts on best methods for growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, lawns, shrubs, and more all easily viewed on   LEARN MORE   Souped-Up: Give Your Soups an Herbal Health Boost! Think of soup as not only warm and comforting but also a great way to boost health—simply by tucking in some herbs! It’s the easiest way to create your own herbal health booster. Learn more about adding herbs to soup—plus, find 10 herbal soup recipes.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for cozy cold weather with your 2022 Weather Calendar! The Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage.   LEARN MORE   Cool Snow Facts That We'll Bet You Don't Know! As we contemplated snow, we discovered some surprising facts about our winter precipitation! See how many of these cool snow facts you know.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Everyday Calendar can bring a smile to your face every day! “Love this little calendar; I keep it on my kitchen counter, and with my morning coffee read the info for the day to my husband and our dog … They love it, too.” –Annette Caforio   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend ADVERTISEMENT THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version